"All through my life, I have been tested. My will has been tested, my courage has been tested, my strength has been tested. Now my patience and endurance are being tested."
American professional boxer and three-time world heavyweight champion. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., he became known for his speed, charisma, and major bouts such as the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila. He was also a prominent public figure in civil rights and religious life.